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09. Why Strength Training is the Key to Exercise Consistency

Release Date: 01/20/2026

09. Why Strength Training is the Key to Exercise Consistency

Balanced Body Podcast with Laura B Fit

Local to Willow Glen and looking for small group strength training classes to help you build muscle, feel confident, and stay consistent—no matter how busy life gets? 👉 Join BStrong Small Group Training and If you’re ready to learn exactly how to lose 10–20 lbs without giving up the foods you love, so you can enjoy pizza nights, stay consistent during busy weeks, and stop feeling like you’re starting over every Monday— 👉 Apply to join , my signature group weight loss coaching program.

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Balanced Body Podcast with Laura B Fit

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Balanced Body Podcast with Laura B Fit

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Balanced Body Podcast with Laura B Fit

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Balanced Body Podcast with Laura B Fit

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In today’s episode of the Balanced Body Podcast, I’m talking about why strength training is the key to long-term consistency, motivation, and feeling good in your body, especially in busy seasons of life.

Instead of relying on motivation or discipline, this episode breaks down how the type of workouts you choose can either drain you… or help you show up week after week with more energy.

In this episode, we cover:

✨ Why workout consistency isn’t a motivation problem—it’s often a recovery and stress management problem

✨ The key differences between bootcamp/HIIT-style workouts and progressive overload strength training

✨ Why separating strength training from weight loss can make your fat loss journey feel easier and more sustainable

If you’ve ever felt wiped out from your workouts, frustrated that you’re “doing all the right things” but not seeing results, or stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle with exercise, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do instead.

👉 If you enjoy this episode, hit subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. And if you found yourself nodding along or thinking, “Wait… this sounds like me,” send me a message on Instagram @laurabfit — I’d love to hear from you.

Connect with Laura:

Instagram: @laurabfit
Website: www.laurabfit.com

Local to Willow Glen and looking for small group strength training classes to help you build muscle, feel confident, and stay consistent—no matter how busy life gets?

👉 Join BStrong Small Group Training and book your first class free.

If you’re ready to learn exactly how to lose 10–20 lbs without giving up the foods you love, so you can enjoy pizza nights, stay consistent during busy weeks, and stop feeling like you’re starting over every Monday—

👉 Apply to join The Balanced Body Collective, my signature group weight loss coaching program.

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